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I think this is a very classic name that I have always loved. I really want to name my baby this if I give birth to a boy in April, but my boyfriend despises the name. He says he will be made fun of for having GAY in his name. That would be hard to live with, but do you think the name is totally out of question? I mean, I have loved this name as long as I can remember, and I don't like any other name as much as Gaylord. What do you think? Am I over reacting, or is my boyfriend, the father?
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I hope you're joking...
In case you're not: For your son's sake, DON'T use it :)
In case you're not: For your son's sake, DON'T use it :)
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Sorry, but you're totally asking for trouble if you use this name.
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The only thing I think of is Gaylord Focker from meet the parents. and honestly I think it wouldn't be easy to live with. I can see the teasing potential "Haha. you're a a gay lord." snicker snicker. though if you're really intent on using it I hope you have a decent nn picked out that doesn't...sound like gaylord.
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Yes...
I can't think of a nickname for Gaylord other than Gay or Lord, neither of which will do much for teasing potential. Gabe is a possibility, I suppose. Laurie? That sounds pretty girly, which won't help the whole 'gay' thing, but it can be a guy's name. Gary could work (GAyloRd (+ie)). But the 'a' is soft in Gary and hard in Gaylord. Of course, some nicknames have that- Katherine/Kate for example, and Katherine also yields the even-less-sound-alike Kitty. Vowel sound changes in nicknames are acceptable. But I think Gabe would catch on better.
Hm...
I can't think of a nickname for Gaylord other than Gay or Lord, neither of which will do much for teasing potential. Gabe is a possibility, I suppose. Laurie? That sounds pretty girly, which won't help the whole 'gay' thing, but it can be a guy's name. Gary could work (GAyloRd (+ie)). But the 'a' is soft in Gary and hard in Gaylord. Of course, some nicknames have that- Katherine/Kate for example, and Katherine also yields the even-less-sound-alike Kitty. Vowel sound changes in nicknames are acceptable. But I think Gabe would catch on better.
Hm...
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What was the guys name in Meet the Parents? Greg? I wonder how that one would work out. Gary would work too. I know a guy named Gordan Ray who goes by Gray. though I just think the kid would grow up being embarrassed of it's real name and what about when they had to break down and tell the in-laws their full name...
hmm, I just don't know.
hmm, I just don't know.
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Of course, the trouble is that unintuitive Gaylord nn Greg would be even more associated with Meet the Parents, which adds another level of teasing potential/general no.
I think a name that you have to think of a good nickname for because the kid isn't going to want to go by the full name...well, that kinda proves the name's a bad idea. It's one thing if it's a name they simply don't like, like Marilyn who will only answer to Mem or Lily (my best friend). But in this case, we all know that almost any Gaylord, not just one specific Marilyn, would be bugged by the name and probably insist on a nearly unrelated nickname. So...probably not a great name to be giving to a kid.
I think a name that you have to think of a good nickname for because the kid isn't going to want to go by the full name...well, that kinda proves the name's a bad idea. It's one thing if it's a name they simply don't like, like Marilyn who will only answer to Mem or Lily (my best friend). But in this case, we all know that almost any Gaylord, not just one specific Marilyn, would be bugged by the name and probably insist on a nearly unrelated nickname. So...probably not a great name to be giving to a kid.
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Well, if you look at it that way, there are alot of people who don't care for their names and insist upon being called something different. which is why children don't pick their own names the majority of the time. it's up to their parents.
but I must say that Gaylord is a ridiculous name these days and I pity any young person with the name.
but I must say that Gaylord is a ridiculous name these days and I pity any young person with the name.
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What about Galen? It's a nice one in my opinion with less potential for humiliation at school.
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Too much teasing potential, sorry. Why not use it as a middle name?
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I can't get past seeing "gay lord". It's a really akward name with huge teasing potential. I'm sure it can't be the *only* name you really like.
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What do you think of this suggestion?
I really dislike Gaylord, but I do secretly like Galand (prn. like GAY-lind or GAY-lend). If you like this name, I suppose you could spell it Gayland.
I think the "-lord" part of Gaylord adds more teasing potential to the name, whereas Galand does not.
I really dislike Gaylord, but I do secretly like Galand (prn. like GAY-lind or GAY-lend). If you like this name, I suppose you could spell it Gayland.
I think the "-lord" part of Gaylord adds more teasing potential to the name, whereas Galand does not.
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When I was in junior high school, other boys used to deride each other by calling one another "gay lord." As in reigning homosexual.
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I think this is an example of a name that just won't be accepted in our culture at this time, and I think if you ran a poll asking whether or not the child would suffer for having this name, 99% or more would say, "yes." I think your boyfriend is right.
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I live near a town called Gaylord that gets regularly made fun of for its name by people who hear it for the first time. If it's that funny as the name of a town, which aren't generally expected to have totally recognizable or 'normal' names, I'd say that yes, it would absolutely be made fun of on a person.
If your boyfriend doesn't like it anyway I'd consider it as good as gone. Unless you want someone else to father your children.
If your boyfriend doesn't like it anyway I'd consider it as good as gone. Unless you want someone else to father your children.
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Somehow I think this post is a joke considering you are a guest. It is probably meant to rile people up into saying, "Are you crazy!" and equally strange responses.
Personally, I wouldn't use it because it obviously is not the best name one could give a child in this day and age. Besides, it isn't all about what you like it is about what will work best for the child. If you liked the word Poo or Prick you wouldn't name your child that would you? Think of Gaylord in that way. People will make fun of it.
Personally, I wouldn't use it because it obviously is not the best name one could give a child in this day and age. Besides, it isn't all about what you like it is about what will work best for the child. If you liked the word Poo or Prick you wouldn't name your child that would you? Think of Gaylord in that way. People will make fun of it.
This message was edited 12/1/2007, 12:42 PM
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I sincerely hope...
that you are right and this is just a joke. I didn't think of that, but it makes a lot more sense.
that you are right and this is just a joke. I didn't think of that, but it makes a lot more sense.
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I had the same feeling...
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I think that if there are two movies out that make the name the butt of a running joke, it's probably not a good idea. Meet the Parents and Meet the Fockers are pretty well known movies, and it is a running jokes through both that the male protagonist is named Gaylord. Even if the name in question were Barry, if there is that much history and popular usage of teasing with it, it's going to automatically be harder to use for real. I'd find something else, difficult though it may be.
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Wait, what's wrond with Barry?
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It was an example
As I said, it doesn't matter if a name has such explicit teasing potential inherit or not, the fact that there are two movies which use the name as the butt of jokes makes it difficult to take seriously.
As I said, it doesn't matter if a name has such explicit teasing potential inherit or not, the fact that there are two movies which use the name as the butt of jokes makes it difficult to take seriously.
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I think it's too silly. It's not even just the 'gay'. It's the 'gay' plus the 'lord'. Lord of the Gays? I'm not saying you must throw it out, but I wouldn't name my child this because it simply is too easy. I probably couldn't say it with a straight face, let alone playground bullies.
Oh, and I think if your boyfriend despises the name, off the list it goes. I would think that if the name was Henry or Theodore or whatever too. Don't force him to use a name he hates. (And that goes the other way too, obviously.) The name should be one that both parents like.
Oh, and I think if your boyfriend despises the name, off the list it goes. I would think that if the name was Henry or Theodore or whatever too. Don't force him to use a name he hates. (And that goes the other way too, obviously.) The name should be one that both parents like.
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I agree that both parents should like a name. I actually prefer having someone to help me with naming a child because they keep you grounded typically and aren't afraid to tell you if something won't work.
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I think that the name GAylord would bring lots of teasing, but that it might help the kid learn to live with teasing which is going to happen. However, I think that a good solution that would placate your boyfriend without giving up the name Gaylord entirely would be to make Gaylord the middle name.
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I personally think the name does not have enough history or common useage to not be made fun of, it isn't fair or politically correct, but I'm afraid it will happen. It is not, as you say, a very classic name, like Michael or James.
Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't the term "gaylord" used to insult someone who is gay? So it is not just the first three letters that will do it.
I'm sorry, but however wrong the teasing will be, however old the name is, I do not think it is useable today.
Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't the term "gaylord" used to insult someone who is gay? So it is not just the first three letters that will do it.
I'm sorry, but however wrong the teasing will be, however old the name is, I do not think it is useable today.
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I don't see why though. No one makes fun of GAY-briel, or GAY-len.
I don't see why though. No one makes fun of GAY-briel, or GAY-len.
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No one makes fun of GAY-briel, or GAY-len.
Yeah, well.
1. They aren't spelled Gaybriel or Gaylen most of the time, are they?
2. Gaylord's problem isn't just that it has the syllable "gay" in it. It's that it's got "gay" and "lord". As in, Lord of the Gays and so on and so forth. The same phrasiness isn't inherent in Gabriel or Galen, and so they aren't really comparable.
To the OP: I have a soft spot for Gaylord, thanks to Gaylord Nelson, who is a hero of mine. I'd much rather see a child named Nelson, though. It's not fair that people can be closed-minded and petty, but when it comes to the teasing potential of Gaylord, I think it's one better left alone.
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Yeah, well.
1. They aren't spelled Gaybriel or Gaylen most of the time, are they?
2. Gaylord's problem isn't just that it has the syllable "gay" in it. It's that it's got "gay" and "lord". As in, Lord of the Gays and so on and so forth. The same phrasiness isn't inherent in Gabriel or Galen, and so they aren't really comparable.
To the OP: I have a soft spot for Gaylord, thanks to Gaylord Nelson, who is a hero of mine. I'd much rather see a child named Nelson, though. It's not fair that people can be closed-minded and petty, but when it comes to the teasing potential of Gaylord, I think it's one better left alone.
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Yes, any little boy with this as his name would be teased unmercifully. Perhaps you could change the spelling to Gaillard, which would maintain the pronunciation but eliminate the "gay" bit.
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